Housing

Black Homeownership Has Declined 13% in NYC Over the Last Two Decades, New Report Finds

A new report from the Black Homeownership Project highlights the increased costs Black homeowners face compared to white homeowners

Mar 18, 2021 10:51 AM Read more >

Disputed Crown Heights Development Likely to Get Green Light from Landmarks Commission

The new plans for 959 Sterling Pl were presented at Tuesday's LPC public meeting, where the concerns of the community were notably absent from the discussion.

Mar 17, 2021 12:24 PM Read more >

Section 8 Tenants Face Widespread Housing Discrimination, Lawsuit Alleges

The suit accuses real estate firms and landlords of discriminatory practices, following the findings of a year-long undercover investigation.

Mar 16, 2021 11:09 AM Read more >

For This Bed-Stuy Homeowner, a New High-Rise Next Door Has Meant No Justice, No Peace

What recourse exists for homeowners who are no match for eager developers?

Mar 9, 2021 4:53 PM Read more >

Housing Lottery Opens for Affordable Apartments in Brownsville

A housing lottery has launched for 55 apartments at Eastern Parkway's Harry T. Nance Apartments

Mar 8, 2021 10:28 AM Read more >

Controversial Rezoning Application Near Brooklyn Botanic Garden Put On Hold By Temporary Restraining Order

The rezoning application process for two 35-story towers at 960 Franklin Ave in Crown Heights has been halted by local activists

Mar 4, 2021 1:16 PM Read more >

$800K Grant Aims to Prevent Deed Theft, Scams in Brooklyn and Other Vulnerable Areas

The grant will go to getting information to those most often targeted by deed theft, including communities of color in Brooklyn.

Feb 17, 2021 10:57 AM Read more >

Lottery for Affordable Bed-Stuy Apartments Now Open

The Garnet building on Fulton St has 15 units for less than $1,000 per month

Feb 9, 2021 2:40 PM Read more >

Plans for Luxury Bushwick Development Are Illegal, Neighbors Find

At a community meeting on a 20-story luxury development in Bushwick Thursday, residents and electeds revealed they've found a way to stall developers

Feb 8, 2021 11:37 AM Read more >

227 Abolitionist Place: The Long Struggle to Landmark the BK House Linked to the Underground Railroad

Saving the historic house from demolition was also part of a larger struggle against gentrification, and activists are now calling for the site to be turned into a heritage center

Feb 5, 2021 12:43 PM Read more >